with leader, led 5f out, ridden and headed over 2f out, weakened inside final furlong
dwelt, towards rear, pushed along over 3f out, headway over 2f out, kept on final furlong
mid-division, headway over 3f out, ridden over 1f out, soon weakened
towards rear, headway over 3f out, ridden over 1f out, kept on final furlong
led, headed 5f out, regained lead over 2f out, ridden over 1f out, kept on well
held up mid-division, pushed along over 3f out, never dangerous
always towards rear, tailed off over 3f out
always towards rear, tailed off over 3f out
in rear, pushed along over 3f out, never dangerous
dwelt, soon in touch, headway to chase leaders over 3f out, weakened entering final furlong
Nonrunner
Slick Indian's latest third at Carlisle was his best effort so far and he should stay the extra on this sharper track. He has more scope than the likes of Niceonemyson and Running Reef. Jumbo Steps has the plum draw and should go well but course winner Opt Out will have to break quickly from stall nine if he's not to be trapped wide off the turn. ORWELLIAN was only beaten a neck over course and distance on his penultimate start and started favourite at Carlisle subsequently. The money was left in bookmakers' satchels that day but compensation awaits back here.
Jumbo Steps (IRE) 12-1 (9-2) Held up in main group, ridden over 2f out, stayed on inside final furlong, never on terms, 4th of 11, 11l behind Klynch (9-12) at Ayr 6f hcp 0-75 (5) sft in Aug.
Orwellian 7-4fav (9-3) Keen, tracked leaders, ridden and slightly outpaced over 2f out, headway approaching final furlong, kept on one pace, 4th of 6, 3 1/2l behind Al Khan (9-9) at Carlisle 7f hcp 0-75 (5) gd in Jul.
Iftikaar (IRE) 14-1 (9-11) Tracked leaders, effort over 2f out, hung right under pressure over 1f out, weakening when hampered inside final furlong, 6th of 7, 8l behind Lilly Junior (9-0) at Ripon 1m 3yo & 4yo mdn (5) gd in Aug.
Niceonemyson 12-1 (9-5) Mid-division, headway over 3f out, ridden to chase winner over 1f out, no extra and lost 2nd place inside final furlong, 3rd of 16, 2 1/2l behind Rocky's Pride (8-8) at Newcastle 7f hcp 0-60 (6) gf.
Running Reef (IRE) 11-2 (9-0) Raced wide in rear, ridden over 2f out, never on terms, 7th of 10, 8l behind Tectonic (9-6) at Carlisle 1m hcp 0-70 (5) gf.
Chamberlain 80-1 (8-10) Held up mid-division, headway to chase leader over 3f out, ridden well over 1f out, soon weakened, last of 9, 19l behind Hanalei Bay (9-10) at Hamilton 1m hcp 0-75 (5) gs.
Monsieur Royale 10-1 (9-6) Mid-division, headway under pressure 2f out, ridden over 1f out, stayed on to chase leaders inside final furlong, no impression, 4th of 15, 4 1/2l behind Armelle (8-11) at Redcar 6f hcp 0-55 (6) gf in Aug.
Slick Indian 10-1 (8-9) Held up in touch, driven 3f out, ridden and outpaced when edged left 2f out, stayed on well inside final furlong, took 3rd near finish, just held, 3rd of 6, 1l behind Shades of Silk (9-7) at Carlisle 6f 3yo app hcp 0-65 (6) gf.
Clabare 12-1 (9-5) Hampered start, held up in touch and keen, ridden to chase winner over 1f out, kept on and no impression, 2nd of 5, 6l behind Showtime Star (9-8) at Hamilton 6f mdn stks (5) gs in Aug.
Sewn Up 7-2fav (10-0) Towards rear, effort over 1f out, never dangerous, 9th of 13, 7l behind Rise To Glory (10-5) at Hamilton 6f am hcp 0-65 (6) gs.
Berbice (IRE) 20-1 (8-2) Slowly away in rear, never on terms, 9th of 11, 8l behind Pavers Star (8-9) at Musselburgh 5f hcp 0-60 (6) gd.
Opt Out 22-1 (8-8) Mid-division, weakened over 2f out, last of 14, 12l behind Baron Run (8-10) at Hamilton 6f hcp (3) gs.
